SOFA 2008 - Thermite Welding RR-Rail

Placing the filled cruicible. Only seconds are allowed from the time the preheat is complete until the crucible is placed and the charge lit.

Aligning the Crucible

Lighting the fuse. This is similar to a fireworks sparkler but is designed to burn much hotter using barium in the coating.

Igniting the Thermite

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September 30, 2008
SOFA CONF 2008
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